I - 459 North over Relief Ditch
GoodJefferson County, Alabama · .1 MI So. Shades Creek · Structure no. 012704
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,365
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I - 459 North over Relief Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 459 North over Relief Ditch in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 26,365 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,336 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I - 459 North over Relief Ditch built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is I - 459 North over Relief Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does I - 459 North over Relief Ditch carry?
About 26,365 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is I - 459 North over Relief Ditch?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I - 459 North over Relief Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.